Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Fatbird ~ mixed media collage

6.5x8.5 mixed media/wc paper, novel page, napkin, alcohol inks, Montana marker, Micron 01 pen done a few days ago. The blue green paper I glued down is actually a Wendy's napkin that was used as a blotter while doing inks. Colors were too nice to throw away in the bin. The little bird was ink sketched onto old discarded novel paper then cut out and adhered with matte medium. Orange yellow Montana marker was applied to the background. When dry I used gloss medium varnish to seal collage elements.
Image COPYRIGHT 2017 Kay Smith.

Artist's Statement

"Working from dark to light provides me with immediate gratification seeing value comparisons. Whether I'm painting architectural subjects, animals, floral or still life, I am always looking for the darks first. By establishing these values early, I'm better able to judge the values that follow.

Since creating art is a solitary pursuit, I become absorbed and as one with the painting. Initial excitement usually drives me headlong into a sketching mode with or without value studies. Primarily I work from photographs.

I paint because I have to paint; I want to show you what I see. Viewing my works will be a revelation of who I am.